Farhan Khan Rio

Farhan Khan Rio (born 2 February 1984) is a Bangladeshi film actor and model.^[1] He began his career as a fashion model in 2012, working with various local brands. Later, he transitioned into acting, appearing in feature films, short films, music videos, and web series.^[2][3] He gained recognition for his role in the 2022 action thriller Psycho,^[4][5] and for his performance in the 2024 India-Bangladesh joint production film Dard.^[6][7]

After achieving success in modeling, Farhan Khan Rio transitioned into acting, gradually appearing in feature films, short films, music videos, and web series.^[8][9] He has portrayed diverse roles in both mainstream and independent productions.^[10] One of his notable appearances was in the music video Bolte Parini, directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Saikat Nasir, with vocals by renowned singer Kumar Bishwajit.^[11][12][13]

Rio made his film debut in 2022 with the action thriller Psycho, directed by Anonno Mamun. He played an antagonist alongside co-stars Ziaul Roshan and Puja Cherry.^[14][15][16] The film received media attention upon release, and his performance as a villain was particularly praised. This role marked a significant shift in his career from modeling to acting.^[17][18]

In 2024, he appeared in Dard, a psychological romantic thriller co-produced by India and Bangladesh, also directed by Anonno Mamun. The film was simultaneously shot in both Hindi and Bengali, with the Bengali version titled Dard. It was released internationally and achieved notable box office success. In the film, Rio played the role of a police officer.^[19][20][21]

Farhan Khan Rio appeared in the music video Bhalobasha Dao, directed by Evan Monowar. The song was performed by Akash Sen and Dilshad Nahar Kona. The video was a musical adaptation inspired by William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.^[22][23]